GMC/Chevy HD gasser question
Hey All, I'm wondering who tows with a 2500 or 3500 GMC or Chevy 6.0 gasser and how heavy do you pull? I'm considering a new GM HD and can't do a diesel because my typical daily usage demands a lot o...
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dave17352 wrote:
Is everybody sure there right that these new diesels are great for running around town? I have always thought just the opposite. Your going go in to regen a lot more often. Also you never really warm the whole engine up. I drive my civic around town and the truck when working or hauling.
It's like anything else, a matter of opinion. It's a fact that a diesel engine likes to work and be run extensively. That's exactly what they were designed and built for. I'm quite sure you can run around and do short trips with a diesel and of course some do. But is it recommended and/or good for them. I just don't think so. Some will argue otherwise, and that's fine. Again, it's opinion. But with the state of emissions equipment and maintenance these days its not worth it. Just look at what the majority of fleet vehicles are going to these days. Especially those with excessive short trips and prolonged idle times. Gas.
That is all.
